Some of our past rides
Tassie Coast
February 2008
We visited Evandale home of Penny Farthing racing then headed for the seaside towns of St Helens, Bicheno, Swansea & Coles Bay.
Ride Report and Photos - Tassie Coast 2008
Tassie Country
February 2008
What can we say... Tasmania is superb and the west of Tassie is wild and wonderful.
Ride Report and Photos - Tassie Country 2008
Tassie West
February 2007
"Hobart, Queenstown, Strahan & Cradle Mountain, just some of our luxurious overnight stops on our exciting adventurous Tassie West ride"
Ride Report and Photos - Tassie West 2007!
Tassie East - Pheels Phantastic
February 2007
"The weather, the friendships, the cycling was perfect!"
Ride Report and Photos - Tassie East 2007!
Tour Down Under
January 2007
"Our cyclists rode each day, covering the coast, suburbs, Lofty Ranges and the Breakaway Challenge Tour, riding the route with 2000 other cyclists before the race"
Ride Report and Photos - Tour Down Under 2007!
Pheels Phantastic - Great Vic Bike Ride 2006
December 2006
"Pheels Phantastic Deluxe Luggage & Distribution Package on the Great Victorian Bike Ride"
Ride Report and Photos - Pheels Phantastic GVBR 2006!
Audax Alpine Classic Training Camp
October 2006
"Seventy kilometres to Mount Buffalo preceding the 120 km Sunday circuit before the big one, to Falls Creek, passing twice over Tawonga Gap."
Ride Report and Photos - Audax Training Camp 2006!
Perth to Adelaide
August 2006
"Perth to Adelaide - a Great ride with a friendly, determined team who crossed the famous Nullarbor.
Ride Report and Photos - Perth to Adelaide 2006!
Adelaide to Melbourne
January 2006
"Adelaide to Melbourne. A small group mainly from our Tour Down Under ride + 2 from Tassie, rode the best parts of the Great Ocean Road - a true delight."
Ride Report and Photos - Adelaide to Melbourne 2006!
Tour Down Under - South Australia
January 2006
"Fantastic racing & Aussie Simon Gerrans from Ag2r - Prevoyance won this year's TDU in Adelaide. It was hot, the pace fast and we were there to see it all...."
Ride Report and Photos - Tour Down Under 2006
Pheels Phantastic - Swan Hill to Melbourne
November/December 2005
Pheels Phantastic accommodation package allowed people to really appreciate the wonders of nature from their bedroom windows....
Ride Report and Photos - Pheels Phantastic
Round the Bay in a Day
Pheels Phantastic accommodation package allowed people to really appreciate the wonders of nature from their bedroom windows....Ride Report and Photos - Round the Bay in a Day
Broken Hill to Swan Hill
November 2005
The ancient elevator system, operated by men using bells and trust in each other, lowered us 450 feet down into the ground where miners once worked like gophers, extracting ore for BHP (Broken Hill Proprietary) the new company formed in 1885.....
Ride Report and Photos - Broken Hill to Swan Hill
Cairns to Cape York - North Queensland
August 2005
The rain kept coming, saturating our track 'till it was near impassable. Then Sunday arrived, the start of our ride, the sun was shining for 21 days when 21 cyclists left Cairns, headed for the tip top of Australia, Cape York.....
Ride Report and Photos - Cairns to Cape York 2005
Tour Down Under - South Australia
January 2005
A fantastic event put on by SA in Adelaide. All Trails stayed at the Hilton rubbing shoulders with the Australian and the International racing stars, the media and the organisers.
We rode 50km early each morning sometimes with Phil Liggett (the voice of cycling & Mike Tomalaris from SBS) before a great brunch at the Hilton and then drove to watch the days racing.
We rode the Be Active Tour, a stage of the race (like the TdF L'Etape) most the 150km some the 100km on day 2 of TDU.
Tassie Ride
November 2004
The accomplished group from NSW who rode from Adelaide to Melbourne with All Trails in Nov 2003, were back again in Nov 2004. This time they met in Tasmania and rode from Devonport to Queenstown & Strahan (where they spent a night wining and dining and sleeping aboad the Stormbreaker Yatch).
They rode back to Devonport a different route and visited the Cradle Mountain National Park. What a great holiday, well ridden Adrian, Ayllie, Anthony, Michelle, Peter, Simon, Andrea, Philip, Margot and Mark.
Precinct to the Prom
November 2004
A great time was had by cyclists as they cycled from
Melbourne to Wilson Promontory. Once at the Prom the
cyclists donned hiking boots and backpacks and walked
the 20 km to the lighthouse.
The weather was generally kind and the company genial.
A pleasant few days enjoying the riding and the spectacular
coastline of Wilsons Promontory.
Ride Report and Photos - Precinct to the Prom 2004
Mt Kosciuszko to St Kilda
October 2004
They came from New Zealand and all the mainland states of Australia. Champagne celebrations at the Kosciuszko summit kick-started a wonderful ride. The cyclists enjoyed great weather through the Murray Valley, Beechworth’s rail trail, vineyards and Kelly country.
The massive gums, colour and array of birdlife all combined to create an unforgettable trip. It was a happy group of friendly cyclists that rode the final stage along the paths and piers of St Kilda.
Ride Report and Photos - Mt Kosciuszko to St Kilda 2004
Tour Down Under - South Australia
January 2004
The 6 day Tour Down Under bike race introduced social riders to another level of cycling. Based at the Hilton, amongst the professionals, we rode everyday, including some race stages, watched from good vantage points the exciting racing and joined in the fun and frivolity of people and parties. Adelaide really knows how to do it.
Adelaide to Melbourne 1150km
November 2003
An accomplished group of 14 NSWalers had a fantastic fun filled week riding and making merry all the way from Adelaide along the coast to Melbourne. Well done Adrian, Ayllie, Michelle, Phil, Margot, Peter, Pam, Simon. Gloria, Mike, Linda, Phillip, Andrea, & one more Phil.
Ride Report and Photos - Adelaide to Melbourne 2003
Brisbane to Sydney 1100km
October 2003
The 3rd Challenge Series included
challenging hills, torrential rain, magnificent scenery
and great comradeship.
Some riders have now completed all 3 challenge rides
so far and have thus ridden from Adelaide to Brisbane.
Ride Report and Photos - Brisbane to Sydney 2003
Cairns to Cape York 1100km
August 2003
A successful ride to the tip of Cape York plus more money raised for the Fred Hollows Foundation.
Ride Report and Photos - Cairns to Cape York 2003
Back 'O Bourke to Bourke St
May 2002
36 riders headed out from Bourke on an epic journey. Their colourful lycra outfits a bright splash in the broad spread of the Australian Outback. Lots of wildlife, history, bush pubs and the peace of the open road made for an unforgettable experience.
Ride Report and Photos - Back O' Bourke 2002
Adelaide to Melbourne Bicycling Australia Challenge (1150 km plus headwinds)
April 2003
They came, they sore and they conquered some of the most beautiful hills and headwinds nature could provide, and they loved it. Olympic gold medallist Brett Aitken joined 53 happy cyclists, as they rode through historic coastal towns along Encounter Bay, with stunning surf as the backdrop.
Daylight starts were common, too much good food was the only complaint, and our "in house" masseurs were more popular than a 50 km tailwind.
Shipwreck Coast, with it's limestone sentinels, were nature's way of hailing these cyclists. They actually stopped, and like a dingo's breakfast, looked around and were off. The Great Ocean Rode at daybreak was breathtaking, etched in the cyclists memories forever.
Archive of Past Rides - Prior 2003
Bicycling Australia - Adelaide to Melbourne Challenge
October 2002
Wow, what a ride, and a sense of achievement for the
cyclists and All Trails team.
The riders were fantastic, climbing hills, pushing side
winds and clocking their fastest 50 km stretch.
It gave Phil & Susan lots of enjoyment to see the
pelotons sweeping across the lush green fields, and
riders devouring the luscious lunches and snacks at
roadside stops. The camaraderie was contagious.
We are really proud of the tenacity and determination
riders display when they get out there, and to ride
1250 km in 8 days from Adelaide to Melbourne in all
sorts of conditions is truly a marvellous effort.
Congratulations to you all
Warburton Rail Trail Ride - Australia Day
January 2002
Australia Day was action day. Going down Mt Donna Buang is always exciting, with seventeen kilometres of winding bitumen roads weaving through a forest of ferns and gums. Cyclists grasped the opportunity to spread out on shaded lawns at lunch time before the big push of twenty kilometres to the Lilydale Lake. A casual chat and refreshments lasted well into the late afternoon. A great day ended in fireworks display.
Bicycling Australia - Melbourne to Sydney Challenge
October 2001
A very successful event with riders actually enjoying the tough stages through the alpine country. The roadies had their day, winding up along the beautiful quiet country roads. Great camaraderie among new friends and old.
Simpson Desert and Flinders Ranges
Aug 23rd to Sept 8th 2001
The Simpson was sensational, 4WD vehicles escorted us to Dalhousie Springs, an oasis in heaven, before cycling over 1200 sand ridges, dodging dromedaries, skitting skinks and generally giving our bodies and bikes a pounding prior to the evening camp fire. Birdsville races weekend was busier than Bourke Street, with Aussie characters of every size peering beneath their wide brimmed hats. Down the track the Flinders Ranges after 5" of rain, gave riders fun while fording the creeks, with scenery unsurpassed.
Mt Kosciuszko to St Kilda
7 - 16 April 2001
This was the ultimate. Cycled through country where Ned Kelly and other bushrangers once rode, unwind at night in the historic country towns, be spoilt with Victoria's autumn scenery and savour your memories for the rest of the century.... Such is life.
Mt Donna Buang & Warby Rail Trail
26th Jan 2001 Australia Day
100 cyclists went down from Mt Donna Buang to Warburton to Lilydale for the 2001 Australia Day Ride - It's on again in 2002
Grampians Ride
27th - 31st Dec 2000
Fabulous post Christmas ride around the Grampians. Finishing with a spa at Hepburn Springs.
Mt Hotham to Lakes Entrance
4th - 7th Nov 2000
Staying at Dinner Plain, riding down from the top of Mt Hotham for overnight at Ensay, riding along side the Tambo River to Lakes Entrance.
Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast
30th July - 12th Aug 2000
An Aussie cycling adventure for thirteen American / Korean students from Lifetime Sports in Los Angeles. We rode bikes, climbed mountains, played in the surf, watched Aussie Rules Football, played cricket and threw boomerangs. Australia's clean air, beaches & sea, left a big impression on the boys.
